Internal - Technician IV (Maintenance Lead) – Tire Build

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency.

With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility.

YOUR TASKS

• Manage and lead the multi-craft technician to a zero-breakdown culture
• Make decisions on the best course of action regarding equipment down time and scheduling the multi-craft technicians according to PM’s and down equipment
• Promote and monitor safety throughout your area and in the plant
• Promote and train TPM/PM concepts and effective problem solving (CBS, 5 why, clean, inspect, repair)
• Mentor and train (or arrange training) as necessary to ensure the team is capable and effective in maintenance and repair of equipment
• Complete the daily maintenance shift report
• Escalate technical issues to the lead engineer that cannot be resolved by the team after 2 hours of consecutive asset downtime
• Communicate directly with the maintenance area lead or supervisor of the area regarding performance of the maintenance team when necessary
• Monitor and ensure execution of PM tasks and work orders and follow up on completion and quality of work
• Communicate all matters of attendance and vacation requests directly with the area lead or supervisor for the area and perform other administrative tasks as directed by your immediate supervisor
• Collect and assign maintenance best practices for consistency across all shifts
• Partner with team to address hands-on maintenance activities as required
• Must have flexibility to adjust work schedule to meet maintenance and production needs
• Must have broad technical background to include knowledge of production mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, electrical, hydraulic, electronic devices, machining/grinding, and familiarity with appropriate maintenance repair/procedures
• Must be able and willing to monitor production equipment within an assigned engineering maintenance area of responsibility to allow early intervention when maintenance issues arise and assign appropriate personnel to address with optimum efficiency
• Must be able and willing to coach maintenance team with respect to potential training needs on an ongoing basis and promote team concepts and cohesion within the team
• Support the Continental Business System (CBS) structure by participating in the applicable CBT meeting, reviewing and managing his/her/team performance, conducting simple problem solving using action sheets, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, participating in the CBT reviews, and taking ownership for presented parts of the team boards
• Issue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures, and maintain controls
• Raise awareness, ensure regular ESH training and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Other duties as assigned

NOTE:

May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

• High school diploma or GED
• Two or more years’ experience in maintenance within a production environment
• This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this…